US Bridges

River Street Ext over Outlet Brook

Poor

Essex County, New York · In Lake Placid · Structure no. 000000003302160

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,437
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street Ext over Outlet Brook is a steel culvert carrying River Street Ext over Outlet Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,437 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,865 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Street Ext
CrossesOutlet Brook
LocationIn Lake Placid
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.28071, -73.99544
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,437 (2016)
Projected traffic6,865 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street Ext over Outlet Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Street Ext over Outlet Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does River Street Ext over Outlet Brook carry?

About 6,437 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Street Ext over Outlet Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns River Street Ext over Outlet Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.